10 hour OSHA Training for Construction

Course Overview:

The 10-Hour OSHA for Construction course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers with a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety and health. This training covers essential OSHA regulations and standards specific to the construction industry, helping workers identify and prevent potential hazards on the job site.

Course Objectives:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of OSHA's role in regulating workplace safety.

  • Learn about workers' rights and employers' responsibilities under OSHA.

  • Identify common construction hazards and learn how to mitigate them.

  • Understand the importance of safety and health programs.

  • Develop skills to maintain a safe work environment.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in construction activities who needs to understand workplace safety and health hazards.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health completion card, demonstrating their understanding of basic construction safety and health practices.

Course Duration:

10 hours, typically delivered over two days.

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training is designed to equip construction workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and comply with OSHA regulations, fostering a safer and more productive work environment.

Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)

  • Importance of OSHA

  • Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities

  • OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Penalties

  • Filing a Complaint

Focus Four Hazards (4 hours total)

  • Falls (1 hour)

    • Recognizing Fall Hazards

    • Fall Protection Systems

    • Ladder Safety

  • Electrocution (1 hour)

    • Electrical Safety Practices

    • Power Line Safety

  • Struck-By (1 hour)

    • Vehicle and Equipment Hazards

    • Falling Object Protection

  • Caught-In/Between (1 hour)

    • Trenching and Excavation Safety

    • Machine Guarding

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (PPE) (0.5 hours)

  • Types of PPE

  • Proper Use and Maintenance

  • Selection of Appropriate PPE

Health Hazards in Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)

  • Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Noise Hazards and Hearing Conservation

Elective Topics

Customers can choose from the following elective topics to meet the specific needs of the participants:

Ergonomics (0.5 hours)

  • Ergonomic Risks and Prevention

  • Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Workplace Design and Setup

Fire Protection and Prevention (0.5 hours)

  • Fire Hazards and Prevention Measures

  • Emergency Response

  • Use of Fire Extinguishers

Welding and Cutting (0.5 hours)

  • Safety Procedures for Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

  • Hazards and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Maintenance and Ventilation

Hazard Communication (0.5 hours)

  • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Labeling of Hazardous Materials

Motor Vehicles (0.5 hours)

  • Safe Operation of Construction Vehicles

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts) (0.5 hours)

  • Forklift Operation and Maintenance

  • Understanding Forklift Hazards

  • Operator Training and Certification

Crane Safety (0.5 hours)

  • Safe Operation and Maintenance of Cranes

  • Understanding Crane Hazards

  • Rigging Safety and Load Handling

Confined Spaces (0.5 hours)

  • Identifying Confined Spaces

  • Hazards and Safety Measures

  • Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Concrete and Masonry Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Hazards of Concrete and Masonry Work

  • Safe Work Practices and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Use and Maintenance

Steel Erection (0.5 hours)

  • Safety Procedures for Steel Erection

  • Fall Protection Systems

  • Hazard Identification and Control

Stairways and Ladders (0.5 hours)

  • Use and Placement of Stairways and Ladders

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Fall Prevention

Excavations (0.5 hours)

  • Identifying Excavation Hazards

  • Protective Systems for Trenching

  • Soil Classification and Safe Practices

Health Hazards in Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

  • Awareness of Asbestos, Silica, and Lead

  • PPE and Respiratory Protection

30 hour OSHA Training for Construction

Course Overview

The 30-Hour OSHA for Construction course provides a comprehensive safety training program designed for supervisors, foremen, and workers with safety responsibilities. This in-depth course covers a wide range of construction safety topics, emphasizing OSHA standards and regulations. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, prevent, and manage workplace hazards, ensuring a safer work environment.

Course Objectives

  • Understand OSHA's role in workplace safety and health.

  • Learn about worker rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA.

  • Identify common construction hazards and implement control measures.

  • Develop and implement effective safety and health programs.

  • Enhance safety leadership skills and foster a culture of safety.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for construction supervisors, foremen, project managers, safety officers, and workers with safety responsibilities who need an in-depth understanding of construction safety and health hazards.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health completion card, demonstrating their comprehensive knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA regulations.

Course Duration

30 hours, typically delivered over four to five days.

Instruction Methods

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training program equips construction professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to create a safer, more compliant work environment, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall safety culture.

Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)

  • OSHA’s Mission and Standards

  • Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities

  • OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Penalties

Managing Safety and Health (2 hours)

  • Developing Safety and Health Programs

  • Job Hazard Analysis

  • Multi-Employer Worksites

Focus Four Hazards (6 hours total)

  • Falls (1.5 hours)

    • Fall Protection Systems

    • Ladder and Scaffold Safety

  • Electrocution (1.5 hours)

    • Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout

    • Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

  • Struck-By (1.5 hours)

    • Vehicle and Equipment Hazards

    • Falling and Flying Object Protection

  • Caught-In/Between (1.5 hours)

    • Trenching and Excavation Safety

    • Machine Guarding and Protection

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (2 hours)

  • Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Selection, Use, and Maintenance of PPE

  • Lifesaving Equipment

Health Hazards in Construction (2 hours)

  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)

  • Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Noise and Hearing Conservation

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Stairways and Ladders (1 hour)

  • Proper Use and Placement

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Fall Prevention

Scaffolds (1 hour)

  • Types of Scaffolds

  • Safe Erection and Dismantling

  • Inspections and Maintenance

Excavations (1 hour)

  • Identifying Excavation Hazards

  • Protective Systems and Safe Practices

  • Soil Classification

Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors (2 hours)

  • Safe Operation Procedures

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Rigging Safety

Tools – Hand and Power (2 hours)

  • Safe Use and Maintenance of Tools

  • Guarding and Protective Measures

  • Selection of Proper Tools

Confined Spaces (1 hour)

  • Identifying Confined Spaces

  • Hazards and Risks

  • Safe Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Motor Vehicles (1 hour)

  • Safe Operation of Construction Vehicles

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Elective Topics

Customers can choose from the following elective topics to meet the specific needs of the participants:

Ergonomics

  • Ergonomic Risks and Prevention

  • Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Workplace Design and Setup

Fire Protection and Prevention

  • Fire Hazards and Prevention Measures

  • Emergency Response

  • Use of Fire Extinguishers

Welding and Cutting

  • Safety Procedures for Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

  • Hazards and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Maintenance and Ventilation

Hazard Communication

  • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Labeling of Hazardous Materials

Steel Erection

  • Safety Procedures for Steel Erection

  • Fall Protection Systems

  • Hazard Identification and Control

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Hazards of Concrete and Masonry Work

  • Safe Work Practices and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Use and Maintenance

Fall Protection

  • Advanced Fall Protection Systems

  • Training Requirements

  • Inspection and Maintenance

Stairways and Ladders

  • Advanced Use and Placement Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Fall Prevention Strategies

Scaffolding

  • Advanced Scaffolding Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Safe Erection and Dismantling

Excavations

  • Advanced Excavation Techniques

  • Detailed Soil Classification

  • Enhanced Protective Systems

Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment

  • Advanced Operation and Maintenance

  • Detailed Inspection Procedures

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

  • Advanced Operation Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Enhanced Rigging Safety

Health Hazards in Construction

  • Advanced Awareness of Hazardous Chemicals

  • Detailed Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Enhanced PPE and Respiratory Protection

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Advanced Safety Practices and Protective Measures

  • Detailed Equipment Use and Maintenance

Steel Erection

  • Advanced Safety Procedures

  • Detailed Fall Protection Systems

  • Enhanced Hazard Identification and Control

Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts)

  • Advanced Operation and Maintenance Techniques

  • Detailed Understanding of Forklift Hazards

  • Enhanced Operator Training and Certification

Ergonomics

  • Advanced Ergonomic Risk Prevention

  • Detailed Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Enhanced Workplace Design and Setup

Safety and Health Programs

  • Advanced Development Techniques

  • Detailed Implementation Strategies

  • Enhanced Safety and Health Programs

Confined Spaces

  • Advanced Identification and Hazard Assessment

  • Detailed Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Fire Protection and Prevention

  • Advanced Fire Hazard Identification

  • Detailed Prevention Measures

  • Enhanced Emergency Response

Competent Person in Trenching and Excavation

Course Overview:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires a Competent Person to oversee all work activities on Jobsites involving Trenching and Excavation activities, this is because, Trenching and Excavations are the most dangerous types of construction to workers.  More workers are killed or seriously injured while working in or around excavations and trenches more so than any other activities in construction work.  OSHA requires certain training for the Competent and be knowledgeable in soil analysis, the proper use of protection systems, and the requirements of the OSHA 1926 Subpart P Standard for Excavation and Trenching.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand OSHA regulations and standards for trenching and excavation.

  • Identify hazards associated with trenching and excavation activities.

  • Implement appropriate protective systems based on soil types and site conditions.

  • Classify soils according to OSHA standards and assess their impact on trench stability.

  • Conduct thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

  • Monitor work areas to detect changes affecting trench stability and take corrective measures.

  • Develop and implement emergency response plans for trench incidents.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, safety measures, and training.

  • Educate and train personnel to promote a safety-focused culture.

  • Demonstrate competency as a competent person in trenching and excavation safety management.

Who Should Attend:

This course is essential for anyone responsible for overseeing trenching and excavation activities, including construction supervisors, safety managers, foremen, and project managers. It is also valuable for workers involved in excavation operations who seek a deeper understanding of safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a NUCA Competent Person in Trenching and Excavation completion card, demonstrating their understanding of basic construction safety and health practices.

Course Duration:

5 hours

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training is designed to equip construction workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and comply with OSHA regulations, fostering a safer and more productive work environment. Completing this course will allow each student to receive 5 Credit Hours, student manual including OSHA handouts on excavations and trenching.  A full copy of the OSHA Subpart P, Copy of the Power Point Presentation, Wallet Card, Wall Certificate and Hard Hat sticker.  This training has Been Granted and Accepted by the GA Secretary of State Contractors Licensing Division for required Credit Hours for certain Construction and Contractors Licenses.

Confined Space Entry

Course Overview:

The Confined Space Entry Program is designed to provide Construction Managers, Competent Persons, and any employee that is working around and in Confined Spaces the basic information regarding entry and working around confined spaces.  The reason for this training is because millions of workers who enter confined spaces each year have the risk of injury and death. There are many unseen hazards that will be discussed in this program. Therefore, each Confined Space must be carefully evaluated, all hazards must be mitigated or controlled prior to issuing an entry permit or designating the confined space as a non-permitted Confined Space.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand regulatory requirements related to confined spaces, including OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.146).

  • Identify types of confined spaces and their associated hazards.

  • Learn safe entry procedures, including permit requirements and entry operations.

  • Understand atmospheric monitoring and ventilation procedures.

  • Gain knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency response planning.

  • Develop competency in using personal protective equipment (PPE) for confined space entry.

  • Learn about roles and responsibilities of entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.

  • Apply practical skills through simulations and case studies.

Who Should Attend:

Confined Space Entry training is crucial for a variety of professionals across industries. It is essential for workers who must enter confined spaces as part of their job responsibilities, such as maintenance personnel, cleaners, and inspectors. Supervisors and managers benefit from this training to ensure they can oversee operations safely, comply with regulatory standards, and coordinate emergency procedures effectively. Safety professionals play a vital role in developing and implementing confined space safety programs within their organizations. Additionally, emergency responders, including fire fighters and rescue teams, require this training to perform rescue operations safely in confined spaces. Contractors from outside firms who may work in confined spaces at host employer sites also benefit from understanding confined space entry protocols to ensure safety and compliance. Overall, Confined Space Entry training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to mitigate risks, adhere to safety standards, and respond appropriately to emergencies in confined spaces.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a NUCA Confined Space Entry completion card, demonstrating their understanding of basic construction safety and health practices.

Course Duration:

5 hours

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training is designed to equip construction workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and comply with OSHA regulations, fostering a safer and more productive work environment. Completing this course will allow each student to receive 5 Credit Hours, student manual including OSHA handouts on confined space entry.  A full copy of the OSHA Subpart AA, Copy of the Power Point Presentation, Wallet Card, Wall Certificate and Hard Hat sticker.  This training has Been Granted and Accepted by the GA Secretary of State Contractors Licensing Division for required Credit Hours for certain Construction and Contractors Licenses.

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A (Blue Card)

Course Overview:

The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A (Blue Card) Certification course is designed to educate individuals on best management practices (BMPs) for soil and water conservation in construction and land-disturbing activities. This certification is essential for anyone involved in these activities within the state of Georgia, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations to protect natural resources.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of soil and water conservation.

  • Learn the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control.

  • Gain knowledge of Georgia's erosion and sedimentation laws and regulations.

  • Develop skills to implement and maintain best management practices (BMPs).

  • Achieve certification required for individuals working on construction sites in Georgia.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for individuals involved in land-disturbing activities in Georgia, including construction professionals, site managers, project supervisors, developers, engineers, landscape architects, and government officials responsible for overseeing construction sites.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the certification exam, participants will receive the Level 1A (Blue Card) Certification from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. This certification is valid for three years and is required for individuals working on construction sites in Georgia.

Course Duration:

The course is typically delivered over one to two days, with a total of 8 to 12 hours of instruction, including the certification exam.

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage soil and water conservation efforts on construction sites, ensuring compliance with Georgia's regulations and contributing to environmental protection and sustainability.

Basic First-Aid / AED / Blood Born Pathogens

Course Overview:

The First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to respond to medical emergencies, administer basic first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and understand the risks and safety protocols related to bloodborne pathogens. This comprehensive training ensures participants are prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies and contribute to a safer workplace and community.

Course Objectives:

  • Learn to recognize and respond to various medical emergencies.

  • Gain proficiency in administering CPR and using an AED.

  • Understand the principles of basic first aid.

  • Identify bloodborne pathogens and implement safety measures to prevent exposure.

  • Develop confidence in providing immediate and effective assistance in emergency situations.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for employees, supervisors, safety officers, healthcare providers, teachers, coaches, parents, and anyone interested in learning first aid, CPR, AED use, and bloodborne pathogens safety. It is particularly beneficial for those required to be certified in these areas for their job or volunteer activities.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Certification is typically valid for two years, depending on the certifying organization’s requirements.

Course Duration:

The course is typically delivered over one day, with a total of 6 to 8 hours of instruction, including hands-on practice and assessments.

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training program equips participants with the vital skills and knowledge to effectively respond to medical emergencies and handle bloodborne pathogen risks, promoting a safer environment in both the workplace and the community.

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